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The Kenyon Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 206748048

The Kenyon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,254 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $18,254 the year before.

20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,00414$350,466
2024$18,25414$386,480
2025$21,25415$435,867

How to apply

The Kenyon Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Kenyon Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia2$4,000
New York2$3,750
Georgia1$3,000
North Carolina3$2,750
Texas2$2,750
Pennsylvania1$1,500
Colorado1$1,250
Florida1$1,250
California1$504
Connecticut1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Medshare - Ukranian Relief
Decatur, GA
Religious and Humanitarian$3,000
International Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Religious and Humanitarian$2,500
Planned Parenthood National
Washington, DC
General Support$2,500
Global Fund for Children
Washington, DC
Nonprofit Organization to benefit vulnerable children.$1,500
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA
Religious and Humanitarian$1,500
Central Texas Food Bank
Austin, TX
Religious and Humanitarian$1,500
Raices
San Antonio, TX
Religious and Humanitarian$1,250
Shelter Box
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Religious and Humanitarian$1,250
Water for the People
Greenwood Village, CO
Religious and Humanitarian$1,250
Women for Women
Centrl Islip, NY
Religious and Humanitarian$1,250
Zoe
Garner, NC
Religious and Humanitarian$1,250
2nd Harvest Food Bank
Charlotte, NC
Religious and Humanitarian$875
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Charlotte, NC
Religious and Humanitarian$625
Children of Grace
Danville, CA
Religious and Humanitarian$504
Crosby Fund for Haitian Education
Old Lyme, CT
Education Program$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Kenyon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Kenyon Family Foundation give?

$21,254 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.

Who runs The Kenyon Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bruce D Kenyon (Trustee) and Barbara R Kenyon (Trustee).

What does The Kenyon Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and human services.

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